Question 1

What does A.A. do? What does A.A. NOT do? How can A.A. Cooperate with me as a nonalcoholic and/or professional?

Accepted Answer

The brief presentation Let’s Be Friendly with Our Friends (https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/f-175_CPC_Presentation.pdf)and the pamphlet “If You Are a Professional…” (https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-46_ifyouareaprofessional.pdf)give an overview of what A.A. is, what it is not, and how A.A. may cooperate with you to help an alcoholic in your life.

Question 2

Is there help for me… as a nonalcoholic friend/family member/loved one/professional?

Accepted Answer

This page is dedicated to providing resources for you: https://www.aa.org/aa-family-friend (https://www.aa.org/aa-family-friend)

Question 3

What is an A.A. Meeting? Where might I find a meeting I can attend as an observer? Where might I find a meeting for the alcoholic in my life?

Accepted Answer

A.A. meetings are places where A.A. members share their experience, strength, and hope. Nonalcoholics are welcome to attend and observe open meetings. You can find more about meetings on the page What to Expect at an A.A. Meeting (https://www.aa.org/information-about-meetings)and you can find local meetings on the Meeting Guide App.(https://www.aa.org/meeting-guide-app)

Question 4

I am an employer, Human Resource professional, and/or union leader, how can I help the problem drinker in my workplace?

Accepted Answer

The pamphlet “Is There a Problem Drinker in the Workplace?” (https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/p-54_isthereanaaintheworkplace.pdf)and the short A.A. Video for Employment/Human Resource Professionals (https://www.aa.org/A.A-Video-for-Employment-Human-Resources-Professionals)will give you ideas on how to help the problem drinker in your workplace.

Question 5

I am a healthcare professional; how can I help my alcoholic patient/client?

Accepted Answer

The pamphlet “A.A. as a Resource for the Health Care Professional” (https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-23_aaasaresourceforhcp1.pdf)and the short A.A. Video for Healthcare Professionals (https://www.aa.org/A.A.-Video-for-Healthcare-Professionals)will give you ideas on how to help your alcoholic patient/client.

Question 6

I am a member of the clergy. How can I find out more about helping alcoholics in my community?

Accepted Answer

A.A. has a long and rewarding history with members of the clergy. You can learn more about A.A.’s history with clergy in the Markings newsletter dedicated to “The Clergy and Alcoholics Anonymous”.(https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/newsletters/f-151-markings_may-june04.pdf) You can also find out more information in the pamphlet “Faith Leaders Ask About Alcoholics Anonymous”.(https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/p-25_FaithLeadersAskAboutAA.pdf)

Question 7

Where can I find current information on cooperating with A.A. as a professional?

Accepted Answer

“About A.A.” (https://www.aa.org/about-aa)is a newsletter for professionals (e.g. healthcare, law, clergy, etc) that is published one-three times a year. You can either subscribe or check back for current issues. You can even read past issues.

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